Overview / Responsibilities
Role Overview
We have a career opportunity for an Associate Level NEPA / Environmental Specialist to join our Nevada Operations reporting to the Denver office. Will work in the Reno office or remotely with some travel (20%) to field for project and business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Will gather environmental data, perform technical analysis, and prepare environmental documents in support of a NEPA determination and related environmental approvals and permits for a variety of projects.
- Use Federal laws including NEPA, Executive Orders, regulations, policies, procedures, notices, advisory material and other technical materials to give advice, prepare permit applications and obtain permits.
- Assist in the development of proposal and cost estimates
- Will work collaboratively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and will handle concurrent assignments.
- Performs business development and marketing activities to capture new clients for Wood and maintain existing clients
- Assist in building the Natural Resources Group and mentor junior staff to develop technical capabilities and skillsets.
- Act as a technical resource for the Denver Environmental Branch and Mountain and Central Regions
Skills / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in environmental science or similar.
- 10 years + experience working with NEPA.
- Project management experience
- Strong writing skills required.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills.
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
- Strong background providing environmental consulting services to clients in the mining, industrial/commercial, energy and government sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a team leader and promote team objectives
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise in NEPA compliance
- Expertise with the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Experience with the mining industry in Nevada and west region
- Experience working on local, state, and federal projects. Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
- Experience with Federal and State agencies, and other stakeholders
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
